Unknown Friend

Author : Lakura

Chapter: Darkness and Light

Point of View: Lakura, Some Riku.

We truly didn't do much talking. He looked in my eyes trying to find answers, alot.I finally got up and led him back to our hotels."Hey Lakura, didn't you say your house was in the 3rd district? It's closer."I stopped dead.Slowly I turned around and looked at him.My expression was a kinda worried frown."You've got to understand. I'm not ready to go back there.""Of course." We started walking again, but I stopped at a small stand. I bought some fish, other seafood, and long noodles. Soon I was unlocking the hotel door. The stove wouldn't work but I could it. Spreading out my hand I cast "Firaga!"

It lit. I placed the 2 pieces of fish in 1 pan and the noodles and other seafood in another.They simmered. I tossed the glasses to Riku and carried the plates and silverware over myself.Carefully I set them.I slowly drug a bottle of deep red liquid out of my bag.It was a fruity drink from a small shop in Halloweentown. It was called "Death by Fruit",and kept for weeks without refrigeration.

I placed the now cooked food on the plates.Riku left out compliments and I blushed picking at my food.I was a good cook.I was soon placing dirty dishes in the sink.I started back for more but cringed.A dark band surrounded my Temples.

I grasped my forehead. *Darkness...*"Lakura ?!"His voice was loud but I couldn't hear.The band surged.*Darkness is power...Give yourself into the darkness...*"Never!"I screamed. *Be swallowed by darkness...Give it your heart!..* I tried to fight the band's violent surge."Give into the light!" The band started to fade and let go.I grabbed it and we were transported into a dark void.

"Ouch!" I hit a hard cold floor.I looked around."Hollow Bastion...This is the Chapel..I'd recognize it any where." We ran past, through the Lift Stop, and into Grand Hall."Ah!"I dodged a carefully aimed dark orb. I looked at it's sender.It was extremely dark. It was the source. "Sora!Kairi!" They lay unconscious nearby.They had apparently had a similar experience.

"Ansem!""I am not Ansem, but his thoughts memories and POWER!"It screamed.I was thrown back, hitting the wall.Riku was thrown back as well but was not as lucky.He hit a sharp statue and with a trail of ruby fell to the floor.I fell as well landing on my arm. It snapped .I cringed and screamed. It was broke. Gathering myself I stood,clutching my arm in a sorta crouched position. "Bring it."My armor appeared ,glowing, on me .It all was there.A cast like glove surrounded my arm, protecting it but it was useless now. I grabbed my sword and ran to Riku.

"Riku!"He was white and losing color fast.I hadn't the strength to cast a reviving spell. I was limited to items.I dropped an elixer on him.He colored slightly."You bastard.You will pay." I looked at his power.Holy S**t. 11 bars.I didn't know If I could conquer that alone."Lakura!" Kairi's voice rang true in the silent hall,except the buzzing darkness.She slowly got up in a fighting stance.

"I can fight!" "No!""Please! You need help!"She was right.But her level was low,around 20,and she had no weapon or protection. I threw her a Dream Shield, and one Omega Arts, one Holy circlet accessory."I can only try to protect you." She nodded.The darkness growled and grew as I followed it up into the ceiling.

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Authors Notes:Short I know. But the next chapter should be up soon.Also next chapter is Lakura's memories. Finally I know. Anyway thanks for sticking with the story! Special thanks to Baby Chocobo and Heather Christi! Please R/R! Bye!